John Franco | Relief Pitcher

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Astros requested waivers on LHP John Franco for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

Franco, who was designated for assignment four days ago, is hoping to get picked up by another team. Wed, Jul 6, 2005 06:19:00 PM

Astros designated LHP John Franco for assignment.

Franco gave up three runs last night to push his ERA back up to 7.20. Lefties were hitting .310 against him and righties were at .400. Maybe he'll be able to find work if he wants it, but he seems to be done. Sat, Jul 2, 2005 07:36:00 PM

John Franco has been out with an upper respiratory infection was available to pitch yesterday.

He'd been out since Wednesday, but the fact he's back doesn't mean you necessarily want him in your fantasy lineup. Mon, May 2, 2005 07:53:00 AM

Keuchel, who won his third straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, didn't pitch after August 27 due to left shoulder inflammation. He's been working on strengthening his shoulder and will go for an MRI later this month. If he gets good news, he's hoping to be considered to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Keuchel will be aiming to rebound in 2017 after he posted a disappointing 4.55 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 26 starts.

Lance McCullers' agent, Scott Boras, said that there has been no medical indication that his client's elbow injury will have an effect on the 2017 season.

"There's nothing from the doctors that we've heard that would suggest that there's going to be any problem for '17," Boras said. McCullers was forced out of action in early August due to a mild elbow sprain, one which kept him on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. He did progress to throwing a bullpen session in late September, but the Astros ultimately decided it would be best for his long-term prospects not to push the issue. GM Jeff Luhnow has said that he expects McCullers to be fully recovered by spring training.